Tuesday 11 April 2017

A Brief Dossier On The Frenchie Dog

By Margaret Green


One experience worth having in this lifetime is to have a pet and to look after it. Many have taken to animal companionship as against human companionship and not regretted it. In fact some of your friends may have urged you to get a frenchie dog to give you company while you are in Ohio. It is however a good idea to finish off this article first before you go out and buy one.

The term frenchie is what is given to the French bulldog, which is a breed that has been around since the ancient Greek times. Its main role was to fight bulls in the arena in the blood sport of bull baiting which became popular throughout the Mediterranean. It was widely distributed by Phoenician traders and these same dogs later on became pets when bull baiting was made illegal.

Given statistics from the American Kennel Club, this breed can be seen as the sixth most popular dog in the United States, probably owing to its playfulness and the adaptability of its personality. It can be a bit greedy when it demands attention, and if it feels shortchanged in this area, will let out the French death yodel, a fairly eerie ululation. The female French bulldog is known for its affection and protectiveness for those it cares for.

The dog is rated as a medium level in terms of energy, but it can be quite happy as well not moving for extended periods of time. Thus this ability to also be fairly inactive is a boon for city dwellers wherein it can adapt very well to small home living in apartments and urban condominiums. It still should be given at least thirty minutes of walking daily so that it can release extra energy and also to give itself a stretch.

It is fairly similar to the English bulldog in that they have the same mastiff ancestry, they differ in size and looks. They are smaller and more robust in terms of a wider girth, and have eternally erect ears. They do not share the same aggressive nature as the English bulldog, and thus can be safely kept with small children and other animals.

Health complications will become apparent as it ages, noticeably as it starts with the eyes as it forms cataracts. It is also a dog that has problems regulating its internal body temperature due to its pug nose and smaller airway, thus it is not advisable to bring this dog to places of extreme temperatures like those in tropical or very cold climates.

This particular dog also has a shorter lifespan of only eight to ten years when compared to other breeds. Thus extended care and maintenance, particularly in nutrition is needed for it to go over the average lifespan line. A regular visit and consultation with the veterinarian should assist in this regard.

This short article has shown some considerations and also basic info about the breed at hand. Remember to always get as much information as possible on whatever pet you have in mind for being a pet owner takes a lot of responsibility as well as a lot of commitment.




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